Diagnosis: localized carcinoma of prostrate - October 2016. 3/8 affected .Gleason 3+4 (50%)2/3core, 3+4(30%)2/4core, 3+3(<5%)1/6core.DRE clear. MRI No extra-capsular disease, no evidence of lymphadenopathy. PSA 6.3 , Age 61 years, 53cc post biopsy gland
Medical history : Myocardial infract -16 years ago . One coronary artery sent and since then no issues. Check up with cardiologist regularly.
Erectile dysfunction - 4 1/2 years ago . Pills worked till this year. Injection recommended - (Edex) tried once and worked in physicians office but painful.
TREATMENT proposed :
Hormone therapy (likely bicalutamide 150mg once a day tablet, ) for 3months , then implantation of fiducial markers,MRI and CT scan to design treatment thenCyberKnife radiation for 5 days. Gel to be used to minimize effect on other immediate organs - Space OAR
Please need comments from people who have been treated with CyberKnife or know what to do /expect from this treatment. This is my first choice of treatment now after considering other treatment options.